Couran Cove Island ResortvsStamford Plaza Brisbane
Both Stamford Plaza Brisbane and Couran Cove Island Resort are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Couran Cove Island Resort ranks marginally higher than Stamford Plaza Brisbane. Couran Cove Island Resort ranks #4 in Gold Coast with accolades from 2 sources including Lonely Planet, Frommer's.
Couran Cove Island Resort
4216 Gold Coast, South Stradbroke Island, Queensland 4216
From $93/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"You'll be lucky if you're able to find a more peaceful resort than this one." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This resort on the isle's northwestern side has rooms on stilts by the water, eco-cabins set in bushland, restaurants, a spa, a private marina and guided nature walks." Full review
Stamford Plaza Brisbane
Edward & Margaret Sts, Brisbane, Queensland 4000
From $88/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"The Stamford is one of Brisbane's most beautiful hotels: comfy oversize chairs and sofas, enormous still-life oils, gilt mirrors, and palms dot the marble lobby." Full review
Insight Guides
"Brisbane’s finest luxury hotel is in the city centre beside the historic Botanic Gardens. Elegant rooms of generous country-style proportions overlook the winding Brisbane River."
Star Service
"In a sleek grid-fronted structure on the Brisbane River, close to shopping, this property is the leader in town, though its claims of luxury have been tempered." Full review
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Despite this, the staff is slow to respond to special requests in advance.
Rough Guide
"Top-notch hotel with a grand mix of colonial and modern buildings overlooking the river and botanic gardens. $290."